Graham School
Scarborough, YO12 6QW · North Yorkshire · secondary school
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34th of 41 secondary schools in North Yorkshire we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.4/10 against 483 of them, against 2.6/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 11 | 35% | 0.39 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 40.9 · 40 | 30% | 1.19 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.53 · 15 | 25% | 0.36 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 38.2 · 13 | 10% | 0.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Graham School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 28.2% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 38.3, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.53 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (2.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in February 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 893 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,299. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific support is available for students who are falling behind in English and maths? How does the new Ofsted framework affect the day-to-day teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Graham School
Overview
The report describes a school where leaders have improved the delivery of a broad curriculum and fostered an inclusive culture. While pupils feel safe and behaviour is generally calm, the report notes that attendance remains below national averages and historical examination results are low. Leaders are actively working to address these challenges, with some recent positive indications in pupil outcomes.
Strengths
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an open culture where concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
- Teachers "introduce new learning clearly" and effectively check understanding, helping pupils "remember more and develop their understanding well."
- The school provides strong support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, including personalised reading support and an intervention centre.
- Pupils are "well prepared for life in modern Britain," demonstrating a secure understanding of diversity, British Values, and healthy relationships.
- Careers education is a strength, offering "progressive and well structured" guidance that raises pupils' aspirations.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must develop effective strategies to improve pupils' attendance, which is currently below national averages and causes knowledge gaps.
- Actions should be intensified to further develop pupils’ knowledge and understanding to improve outcomes in public examinations at the end of key stage 4.
- Leaders should ensure that teaching consistently develops pupils’ spoken and written language across all subjects.
Safeguarding
The report states that "safeguarding standards are met," meaning leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 36.1 |
| 2024/25 | 38.3 |
| 2025/26 | 38.2 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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